Residents in Dauphin can look forward to a mild weekend, though Environment Canada is forecasting a shift to more unsettled weather by the middle of next week.
Conditions are expected to remain sunny on Saturday with a high of 9°C, offering a break in the typical April weather. This pleasant start will be followed by a cooler Sunday, with a high of 5°C and a 60 percent chance of light snow changing to rain showers. The week ahead will see fluctuating temperatures, with a mix of sun and cloud bringing a high of 9°C on Tuesday, before dropping to a high of -2°C by Thursday, accompanied by a 60 percent chance of flurries.
While the spring weather remains changeable, local water levels are currently holding steady. As of April 10, the Manitoba Hydrologic Forecast Centre reported that Dauphin Lake sits at 854.17 feet. This level is within the normal operating range and remains well below the flood stage of 858 feet.
According to Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, although the lake is slightly above normal levels for this time of year, there is only a low to moderate risk of significant flooding across the province. Officials note that temperatures near freezing through mid-April may delay the start of the spring snowmelt, potentially leading to a more concentrated runoff period once temperatures begin to rise consistently.
